Count de Rochambeau's Troops
N 39° 33.366 W 076° 04.704
18S E 407353 N 4379045
Count de Rochambeau's Troops crossed the Susquehanna River here in August 1782
Waymark Code: WMEK9Y
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/08/2012
Views: 8
COUNT de ROCHAMBEAU's
Troops Crossed the Susquehanna River in five divisions and made their 23rd camp here at the end of August 1782 on the return from Yorktown victory to the north.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highway Administration
County (required): Cecil County
Location (required): On the left side of Avenue A just after passing under the railway bridge at the entrance to Perry Point Veteran's Administration Hospital
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Marker is in excellent condition and has a nice view of the railway bridge crossing the Susquehanna River.
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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